The Buckner Group Podcast

Is one of your 2022 goals investing in real estate? Thinking about buying a duplex, 6-unit, or a 25-unit property? In this video, Mark Buckner shares his tips for investing in real estate and a recent experience he had with the process.

What is the number one thing you need to do in today's competitive market? Get preapproved! Speak to a quality lender; they can get you preapproved and help you set your homebuying budget.

Today, we're taking a look at how the Chicago real estate market has changed this year, and where it's going. Many are seeing current trends as a sign that we are in a housing bubble. However, the numbers we are looking at today indicate home prices aren't going down any time soon.

Spring may be largely over, but it's never too late for spring cleaning! This week, we're doing a home inspection on one of our multi-family properties in preparation for the summer heat. Come along and see some of the most important things you can do to keep your roof happy and healthy.

Like most everything else in our lives, real estate shopping has shifted online. The Mark Buckner Group has committed to staying on the cutting edge of marketing so we can get your home in front of as many interested and qualified buyers as possible. This week we're sharing the pricing and marketing strategies we're going to use to price your property right, get more eyes on it, and sell your home for more than you thought was possible.

One thing we like to follow at The Mark Buckner Group is "Work Hard, Play Hard." We've had a great year so far, so we took some time off from our Chicago neighborhoods. Take a tour with us of the beautiful coasts and experiences of our 50th state.

Getting the best price for your home as a seller takes money. However, you can reduce the costs of preparing your home for selling by focusing on the elements Mark Buckner Group Realtor Chad Penzo-Thacker discusses in this video. Penzo-Thacker is a residential real estate agent with the Mark Buckner Group at Compass.

When you're selling, especially in this fast-moving market, it seems like there are a million things you need to know to be successful. Sellers aren't just accepting an offer and moving on with their lives, they're pricing, comparing offers, going through a home inspection, dealing with a home appraisal, and of course, all the other little surprises along the way. Here at the Mark Buckner Group, we're going to prepare you for the process, eliminate the surprises, and we're going to guide you through it. We're experts in the Chicago real estate market, so if you're ready to receive expert guidance, give us a call.

If you're looking for a vibrant neighborhood, full of culture and community, look no further than Humboldt Park. It's home to a 6 block stretch of Latin and Puerto Rican restaurants called Paseo Boricua. The Puerto Rican People's Parade also takes place in this area, taking place in June along Paseo Boricua. No matter who you are, or what day of the week it is, there's something wonderful happening in Humboldt Park.

Chad Penzo-Thacker is a residential real estate agent with the Mark Buckner Group at Compass. He's coming to you from one of his favorite neighborhoods today, Lakeview. Lakeview is a hub of activity and being the second most populated neighborhood in Chicago, it's a hotspot of restaurants. businesses, and baseball. It's also home to one of the largest LBGTQ+ populations in Chicago.